Starlady and Fast-Friend
- Starlady (1976)
- Fast-Friend (1976)
For many of us, the Ace
Double Novels of the '50s and '60s have long been a source both of
pleasure and nostalgia. This new double volume from Subterranean Press
stands squarely in that distinguished tradition, offering a pair of
colorful, fast-paced novelettes from one of the most popular writers
currently working in any genre: George R. R. Martin. Starlady takes place on a planet called Thisrock and depicts
a Darwinian society populated by thieves, whores, cutthroats, pimps,
and assorted lost souls. It is a tale of love, loss, vengeance, and
ambition written with great economy of means, and with a narrative
intensity that never, ever lets up. Fast-Friend takes a fresh new look at an enduring human
dream: travel to the stars. With consummate narrative skill, and with a
visionary's sensibility, Martin tells an unforgettable story of longing
and transcendence, a story suffused with images at once beautiful and
terrifying, mysterious and profound.
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George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin is one of the most influential and celebrated authors in the world of fantasy literature. Known for his epic storytelling, intricate world-building, and morally complex characters, Martin has captured the imagination of millions of readers globally. Born on September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey, he began his writing career as a young man and quickly became known for his distinctive narrative style. With works spanning across novels, short stories, and television scripts, Martin has established himself as a master of fantasy and speculative fiction.
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